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Ready to join the fun? Visit us at stall #132 for your complimentary disability colouring book, colouring pencils, or branded cap. Supports that keep your NDIS Plan on track! www.directcare.com.au / www.planontrack.com.au 1300 122 730 Our Services Personal Support Care Respite Accommodation After-School Care Medical Appointments Social & Group Outing Daily-Life Assistance Art Therapy Class Home-Cooked Meals General Cleaning Laundry and Ironing Yard Maintenance We are the Home and Personal Care you can trust, offering a wide range of services for NDIS Participants and Private Clients in Brisbane, carried out by our qualified, experienced and attentive staff. Contact us to discuss your support needs: 147 Dorville Road, Carseldine, QLD 4034 Ph. 3162 6512 Mobile: 0423 052 107 Email: clients@supportcareangels.net Website: www.supportcareangels.com www.purpledreamhouse.com
INTRODUCTION Welcome! HOLISTIC HORIZONS SUPPORT SERVICES Hi there, • Make 1:1 meeting bookings through SPONSORED BY We’d like to officially welcome you to the our online booking system and schedule MAJOR SPONSOR Brisbane Disability Connection Expo 2022 25 minute appointments to speak with sponsored by Holistic Horizons! providers at the expo • Enjoy the range of free entertainment Thank you for taking some of your valuable from face painting, balloon artists and time to visit our expo. You are the reason jumping castles, or just enjoy the comic- we do this. We hope the expo exceeds cons as they wonder by your expectations by allowing you to get • Enjoy interactive performances every answers to your questions and speaking to hour at our Main Entertainment Zone our experienced service provider exhibitors, • Finally, if you feel like a break, kick your feet P L AT I N U M S P O N S O R S whilst having some fun with the range of free up and relax in one of our chill out areas entertainment we’ve organised for you. Here at Developing Australian Please browse around, enjoy connecting with Communities, we’re dedicated to Australia providers, have loads of fun and be assured becoming the world leader of Disability that your safety is everyone’s top priority! Service. Our expos are just one of the We all understand the current environment, ways we are helping to increase the level and we’ll be ensuring the highest standards of connection between providers and possible to create a safe-space for you to enjoy participants. If you’d like to find out how your day with us. you can have your voice heard to help us with our mission of raising the standards of Our expos are dedicated to demystifying education and professional development the sector and providing you with an inviting for the Disability sector, swing by our space to make connections and access the booth and say hi. GOLD SPONSORS right information that will help you make informed decisions. Finally, we’d like to thank all of our sponsors as this event wouldn’t have been possible To support you with achieving this, please without them. Be sure to visit their stands make sure you: and check out the great services they offer. • Visit as many Services Providers as possible as we showcase some of We hope you find this to be a valuable space Brisbane’s best and most experienced that allows you to get answers to pressing • Use your QR code to leave your details and questions, whilst having some fun! receive information from each provider • Visit the Q&A Concierge Desk and speak RIVER NIGHT & MIKE CLARK with our team of experts - ask them ANY Developing Australian Communities question you have about NDIS Co-Founders/Directors 6 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
Train your brain, change your life YOUR BRAIN CARE JOURNEY STARTS NOW Brain Care (previously trading as Solstice-Mind Matters) has been providing services to the community for nearly 30 years. We understand the importance of providing support to people at all stages of life integrating psychology and neuroscience. Personalised therapy plans are developed upon evidence-based interventions and utilising multi-modal technologies to assist individuals to take control of and make positive changes in their life. At Brain Care we respect and appreciate neurodiversity and value each and every individual to be unique. It is our greatest privilege to walk alongside our clients in their journey with us sharing in the highs, lows, challenges, and triumphs. Brain Care is known both locally and internationally for the quality of our services and our commitment to client care. Our talented team of highly qualified practitioners is dedicated to empower you to become stronger, healthier and in control of your life. Our Philosophy defines our whole approach to our work and our lives. Our symbol, ‘phi’ has been celebrated as a sign of wisdom, aspiration, and purity; the Golden Ratio. We seek to collaborate towards a new hope for you, our client. www.braincare.com.au (07) 5599 2220 | admin@braincare.com.au QUEENSLAND NEW SOUTH WALES Pinnerger Suite 33, 3rd Floor Suite 3 & 4 HQ Building 82 Keith Compton Drive, 8 Riverwalk Avenue, Robina, Tweed Heads QLD, 4226 NSW, 2485
SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY HIGHLIGHTS STAND EXHIBITORS STAND EXHIBITORS STAND EXHIBITORS Afford h1Healthcare On Track Therapy & Coaching www.afford.com.au www.h1healthcare.com.au www.ontracktherapy.com.au 80 info@afford.com.au 30 info@h1healthcare.com.au 14 info@ontracktherapy.com.au 1300 616 382 1300 225 541 0481 944 414 ASAP Solutions Hospequip QLD People of Peony www.asapsolutions.net.au www.hospequip.com.au www.peopleofpeony.com 4 admin@asapsolutions.net.au 31 245 qldadmin@hospequip.com.au support@peopleofpeony.com 0415 869 199 (07) 3492 0947 0484 726 891 Aussie Angels Nursing Services ICM Project Solutions Real Community Services www.aussieangels.com.au www.icmps.com.au www.realcommunityservices.com.au 43 admin@aussieangels.com.au 250 112 service@icmps.com.au enquiries@realcommunityservices.com.au 0414 609 230 1300 206 141 1300 007 270 Belinda Allen & Co Consulting Inclusive Disability Assist ROPE Assoc www.bacconsulting.com.au www.inclusiveda.org www.ropeassocinc.com 11 belinda@bacconsulting.com.au 223 74 ndis@inclusiveassist.org enquiries@ropeassocinc.com 0455 025563 0415 560 147 (07) 3880 2533 CareAlert Personal Alarm Integr8 - Illuminate Psych Shaey Lutzow Support Coordinator www.carealert.com.au www.illuminatepsych.orgintegr8 www.shaeylutzowsupportcoordinator.com.au 195 office@carealert.com.au 53 114 morgwnparis@illuminatepsych.org shaeylutzow@gmail.com 1300 758 595 0403 927 304 0431 227 255 Focused On Care & CC Housing Integrity Care & Support Shine Social & Communities www.carehousingservices.com.au www.integritycareandsupport.com.au www.shinesocialandcommunities.com.au 118 housingservices@cofcqld.com.au 86 147 info@integritycareandsupport.com.au enquiries@shinesc.com.au 07 3327 1674 1300 566 556 07 5472 0713 CRAMLI Interact Australia Smart Choice Disability Care www.cramli.com.au www.interact.com.au www.smartchoicecare.com.au 200 sali@cramli.com.au 79 enquiries@interact.com.au info@smartchoice.com.au 0488 555 688 1300 388 873 0403 554 461 DFM Financial Group JRA Plan Management STAR Community Services www.dfmgroup.com.au www.jraplanmanagement.com.au www.starcommunityservices.org.au 125 info@dfmgroup.com.au 160 99 info@jraplanmanagement.com.au info@starcommunityservices.org.au 61 2 6652 6977 0418 478 446 07 3821 6699 Direct Care Australia KARE Support Services Support Care Angels www.directcare.com.au www.karesupportservices.com.au www.supportcareangels.com 132 admin@directcare.com.au 150 161 admin@karesupportservices.com.au enquiries@supportcareangels.net 08 8336 8861 1300 890 263 07 3162 6512 Disabled Friendships Supported Care Kiddo App www.disabledfriendships.com.au www.supported.care 247 disabledfriendships@gmail.com.au 199 www.kiddoapp.com.au 189 care@supported.care hello@kiddoapp.com.au 0488 064 455 (07) 3189 4877 Developing Australian Communities Language Disorder Australia Swift Cleaning Services www.developingauscommunities.com.au www.salda.org.au www.swiftgroupindustries.com 148 events@developingauscommunities.com.au 163 hello@salda.org.au info@swiftgroupindustries.com 1300 910 503 1300 881 763 0452 525 100 Down Syndrome QLD Liberty HealthCare TAG 5 www.downsyndromeqld.org.au www.adjustablebed.com.au www.tag5.com.au 29 office@downsyndromeqld.org.au 73 info@libertyhealthcare.com.au enquiries@tag5.com.au 1300 881 935 1300 885 853 (07) 3036 2852 Early Start Australia Lifestyle Solutions The Advocator earlystartaustralia.com.au www.lifestylesolutions.org.au www.theadvocator.com.au 72 admin@earlystartaustralia.com.au 95 6 enquiry@lifestylesolutions.org.au info@theadvocator.com.au 1300 372 439 1800 634 748 0404 588 170 Everyday Independence Living Communities Transparent Disability Support Services http:www.everydayind.com.au www.living-communities.com.au www.sabilitysupportservices.com 68 mytherapy@everydayind.com.au 209 59 admin@living-communities.com.au admin@transparentdisabilitysupportservices.com 1300 179 131 1300 670 540 (07) 2111 1555 Foot Faults Podiatry loop+ Trusted Care www.footfaults.com.au www.loopplus.com.au www.trustedcare.org.au 38 admin@footfaults.com.au 101 8 info@loopplus.com.au ervices@trustedcare.org.au 07 3343 9430 02 8073 9333 1800 670 990 Foresight Fitness Maple Community Services Trusted Home & Disability Care www.foresightfitness.com.au www.mapleservices.com.au www.trustedhomedisabilitycare.com.au 241 Info@foresightfitness.com.au 151 admin@mapleservices.com.au admin@trustedhomedisabilitycare.com.au 0436 399 705 1800 780 964 0417 320 543 Forward Steps Mobility Megalines Insurance & Risk Advisers Velocity Support Services www.forwardstepsmobility.com.au www.megalines.com.au www.velocitysupportservices.com.au 63 kimpilic@gmail.com 69 159 info@megalines.com.au admin@velocitysupportservices.com.au 0490 044 344 (03) 8379 7300 1300 479 764 Get Readii Group Metanoia Rays Vera Living www.getreadiigroup.com.au www.metanoiarays.com.au www.veraliving.com.au 13 admin@getreadiigroup.com.au 202 94 info@metanoiarays.com.au info@veraliving.com.au 0402 699 341 0481 276 279 0401 915 511 Get Real International Musicare Redcliffe Wheelnutz Garage getrealinternational.com musicareredcliffe.com.au www.wheelnutzgarage.com 137 info@getrealinternational.com 131 20 musicareredcliffe@gmail.com admin@wheelnutzgarage.com (07) 3388 1207 0449 036 209 (07) 5661 5865 *Correct at time of printing GPS Geo Guard My Choice Disability Support YNA www.gpsgeoguard.com.au www.mychoicedisabilitysupport.com.au www.yna.com.au solutions@gpsgeoguard.com.au 124 130 admin@mychoicedisabilitysupport.com.au bookings.sa@yna.com.au (07) 3049 5421 (07) 3060 0440 (08) 7129 5000 Greenleaf Disability Services NDISP Your Plan Management Pty Ltd www.glds.com.au www.ndisp.com.au www.yourplanmanager.com.au 119 admin@glds.com.au 140 61 inbox@ndisp.com.au plan@ypm.com.au 1800 800 777 (07) 3724 0020 1800 968 775 8 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
DISABILITY SUPPORT BRISBANE, REDCLIFFE PENINSULA, CABOOLTURE AND SURROUNDING AREAS A world of possibilities… Holistic Horizons are a family owned and operated disability support service that is RESPITE CARE & ACCOMODATION: committed to wellbeing, health, and happiness. We encourage each individual to live From stays overnight to weekends their best life and help them push boundaries to achieve their goals and dreams. away, holidays, and fully supported independent living, we provide the We firmly believe in taking an inclusive and collaborative approach to disability very best in supportive care and support, emphasising compassion and self-empowerment. accommodation. Caring and understanding is at the heart of what we do, and we have had great success IN-HOME CARE: At Holistic Horizons, working with clients, families, and support coordinators to achieve terrific outcomes. we believe in a dignified approach to in home care, and in creating a We envision a world in which anything is possible - in which anyone and everyone constructive, empowering environment. can see their goals achieved and hopes fulfilled. Our organisation does whatever we must, however we can, to make this a reality. COMMUNITY ACCESS: Whether taking you to appointments, or to one-on-one We offer; Overnight stays, weekends away, supported independent living, supported activities, Holistic Horizons offers a wide getaways, respite care, in home care, one on one support, personal care, community variety of educational and recreational access, group supports, support coordination, and some amazing fun events such as support—whatever you need; it’s up to you! HOLISTIC HORIZONS regular free community beach barbeques, karaoke/disco nights, fishing events and much more. SUPPORT COORDINATION: We believe SUPPORT SERVICES in giving our clients the skills they need Holistic Horizons delivers outstanding support services across Redcliffe Peninsula, to understand, implement, and make Caboolture, Brisbane North, and surrounding areas. When you become a part of the best use of their NDIS plans. What’s Holistic Horizons, you become a part of the Holistic Horizons Family. best for you is best for us! (07) 3048 1919 info@holistichorizons.com.au www.holistichorizons.com.au STAY UP TO DATE 10 Wighton St, Margate QLD 4019
NEWS Holistic Horizons ‘family’ really is one extended, loving family There’s no doubt, when you hear Nathan McDowell’s parents speak, that their love for all things for NDIS provider Holistic Horizons runs deep. From overwhelming gratitude and love for Merzbacher disease but also to raise money to They describe Drew and his Holistic Margate-based Holistic Horizons director research it. Horizons team as “mates” with Gavin Drew Cason, to the “above and beyond” going even further to say Drew was like his staff and after hours service and support, And all the way along his journey, Nathan is brother and Drew was just like a second Nathan’s Dad Gavin McDowell and step- encouraged and backed by Holistic Horizons, father to Nathan because he treated him mum Robin May Tayler just can’t stop talking particularly his support worker and co-rider just like his son. about them. Matt Bell. “Drew and the team treat us like family. He “They are our saviours. I love them, all of them,” “When Nathan first started training with was born to do this job,” Gavin said. Robin says. Gavin was quick to jump in: these big rides in mind, Holistic Horizons “Holistic Horizons are our world,” he said. “All never flinched,” Robin said. “Drew made “And we know his family and they are the staff are wonderful. Drew is a magical bloke. these rides happen, and he encourages beautiful too.” Just magical. They are like our real family and support workers and other participants all so kind.” to come and watch him and cheer and You can find out more about the Ride encourage him. Nothing is ever too much For Nathan here www.facebook.com/ Nathan has Cerebral Palsy and Pelizaeus- trouble, or too short notice. They are always nathansbigride, and help him on his Merzbacher Disease, an inherited condition there when we need them.” journey via www.gofundme.com/f/nathan- that reduces neurological function involving mcdowell-ride-for-life or donate via the the brain and spinal cord (central nervous “We could not be where we are now QR CODE below. system) that primarily affects males. without the support of Holistic Horizons to us and to Nathan.” And the family has a He is also one of the oldest living persons long history of support to look back on. with this disease. But, in spite of, or because of, his disability, Nathan is a cheeky, go-getting Nathan was a client of Drew’s before he athlete and is at the moment training for a left his provider to start Holistic Horizons gruelling ride on his hand cycle to not only raise in 2016 - and there was no way Nathan awareness of his extremely rare Pelizaeus- and his family were not going with him! 10 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
FIND OUT MORE AT STAND #125 DFM Financial Group Plan Management is At DFM Financial, it is our mission to offer individualised supports, 100% independent from other support providers. so that the initial intricacies and ongoing responsibilities of being an NDIS participant don’t get in the DFM Financial provide you with a Personalised and Independent Service from a dedicated and way of you living your best life. experienced team of Plan Managers, who will take the time to understand your: Individual goals and aspirations, Individual needs and barriers and Values, beliefs and cultural needs. At DFM Financial, we have NDIS consultants throughout Australia to personally review your NDIS Plan. And our dedicated online and phone based NDIS professionals can manage your Plan if you cannot get to one of our offices. DFM Financial has over 30 years experience in financial services and know that our participants value the independence and security of this expertise. SERVICING NDIS PARTICIANTS AUSTRALIA-WIDE Call 1300 725 071 | www.dfmgroup.com.au
BRISBANE DISABILITY STAFF THE AWARDS RECOGNITION AWARDS 2022 Meet our shortlisted nominees! ABOVE CONTEMPORARY FRONT LINE SECTOR & BEYOND PRACTICE MANAGER INNOVATION April O’Neill Sweta Pradhan Rachel Welch Andy Denniss Everyday Independence Holistic Horizons Support Services KARE Support Services Churches of Christ Housing Services Drew Cason Churches of Christ Housing Services Mohamed Hassan Nikole Horan Holistic Horizons support Services Maximum Support Services Get Going Support Maxwell Mackenzie Dani Bamford Resilience Enterprises Sarah Milliken Clare Conroy Dwelcom Lets Connect Support Services Loop+ Sally Doyle Marisa Hunter Sarah Styles We Care Professioal Support Star Disability Support Wheelie Good Productions LEADERSHIP SUPPORT WORKER TEAM EXPO DISPLAY AWARD OF THE YEAR AWARD AWARD Simon Wright Terry Walsh We Care Professional Support Awarded to the exhibitor voted the best The NEXTT Group Star Disability at the Brisbane Disability Connection Focal Community Services Expo by visitors and fellow exhibitors. Patty Hitchenor Raie McCallum The ORCA Project Team This isn’t just the biggest, most expensive Focal Community Services Just Better Care Brisbane Wesley Mission Qld display money can buy. This is voted by Jessica Nosworthy Aiko Nabong those attending and will be all about SDA Review Consultant Team presentation, engagement, service Better Rehab Palmville Group Homes Pty Ltd SDA Services experience and creativity. Have you Bron Butcher Dan Mabil found your favourite stand at the expo? NDIS Engagement Team Star Disability Support Velocity Support Services Let us know on Instagram with the Centacare Brisbane hashtag #ExpoDisplayAward. Julie Scott ILS Services CHOICE DISABILITY MY CHOICE MY SUPPORT DISABILITY SUPPORT MY CHOICE DISABILITY SUPPORT !!rreeffffO O eeServices WW sseecciivvrrWe eeSS Offer! ssmmaarrggoorrPPppuuoorrGG-- - Group Programs eem moohhddnnaala laicicooSS-- - Social and home Address:ShShS Address: Address: ttrroopp Address: Shop 1, 4059 Pacific Highway Loganholme pp4129 QLD uuss support Address:Shop Address: Address: Shop 4059Pacific 4059 Shop1,1,1,4059 Highway PacificHighway Pacific LoganholmeQLD Loganholme HighwayLoganholme 4129 4129 QLD4129 QLD Calluu Call Call Call us today on 07 3060ee0440 rraaC toCfind eetouttip imore!, psseeRR-- - Respite Care Call Call today Callususustoday 3060 073060 todayononon0707 0440tototofind 0440 30600440 out findout find more!, more!, outmore!, orororviviv or visit www.mychoicedisabilitysupport.com.au visit orororvisit www.mychoicedisabilitysupport.com.au www.mychoicedisabilitysupport.com.au visitwww.mychoicedisabilitysupport.com.au to learn more about what we do. ggnnih ihccaaooCCyyrreevvoocceeRR-- - Recovery Coaching learn tototolearn more learnmore about moreabout whatwewe what aboutwhat wedo.do. do. SS--- t-trrSupport ooppppuuSShhCoordination ttla laeeHHla lattnneeM M-- nnnoooiitittaaannniiHealth - Mental d iddrrrooooooCCCtttrSupport rroooppppppuuuSSS--- 444222--- - t24 tnneeHour ddnneeppRecovery eeddnnIIddeettrCoaching rooppppuuSS-- g-ggnn niih ihhcccaaaoooC Supported CCyyyrrreeevvvIndependent oooccceeeRRRrrruuuoooH H H444222--- Line ggnniviviLiL Living eeennniiLiLL Operating tttsssaaao ooC CCd ddlllo ooG G Gin ---n n Brisbane naaagggo ooLLL---eeen n n-aaa Logan b bbsssiiirrrB B Bnn -niiGold igggn n niiitttaa Coast arrreeep ppO O O 12 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Holistic Horizons Queensland’s Holistic Horizons is a family-based business dedicated to taking an inclusive, collaborative approach to disability support. Holistic Horizons, is a registered National client-centred approach reached more and Independent Living (SIL) properties across Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, more people. Moreton Bay and the North Brisbane areas. which places emphasis on compassion and self-empowerment. With their motto: a world In 2017, Hub Redcliffe was added to provide In March this year, they opened an office in of possibilities... Holistic Horizons delivers a respite facility and a base for group Caboolture to address their rapidly growing outstanding support services across Redcliffe activities, continuing in their mission to participant base in that region. Peninsula, Caboolture and surrounding ensure affordable services delivered to the areas. These include Respite Care and highest quality. The dedicated Holistic Horizons team is Accommodation, In Home Care, Community available to its participants 24 hours a day, Access and Support Coordination. Holistic Horizons established an office in the seven days a week. “No matter the time or the Redcliffe Peninsula in 2019, and that same situation, our carers are here”. Holistic Horizons maintains an ever-growing year began offering support coordination list of residential Properties in the region - services, in addition to their community access, Holistic Horizons believes in an inclusive, they really understand what home means and in-home and respite services. collaborative approach to disability support. how important home is. Last year, the organisation started helping “We envision a world in which anything is The organisation and staff work to ensure that participants to transition into medium-term possible—in which anyone and everyone can each accommodation they provide has every accommodation arrangements and supported see their goals achieved and hopes fulfilled,” a comfort a home deserves. independent living after acquiring a package of spokesperson said. accommodation and support. Holistic Horizons was born with their first Holistic Horizons now have multiple Short “Our organisation does whatever we must, client in October of 2016. HOLISTIC Term HORIZONS Accommodation (Respite) and Supported however we can, to make this a reality.” SUPPORT SERVICES With the NDIS approaching, the organisation CONTACT DETAILS saw that services needed to change and it saw Holistic Horizons MAJOR the need for support services that were more participant-focused, revolving around their Website: www.holistichorizons.com.au goals and their wishes. Phone: (07) 3048 1919 Email: info@holistichorizons.com.au As the NDIS rolled out, the organisation Address: 10 Wighton St., Margate, continued to grow, as word of their fresh, Queensland, 4019 14 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
AUSSIE ANGELS NURSING SERVICES “toge t her w e can” Experienced Nursing Staff Together We Can Community Nursing Including High Care Needs Mental Health Support Supported Accommodation [ SIL / STA ] Community Participation Household Assistance Personal Care CONTACT US 0414 609 230 (07) 3294 8524 Level 3, 16 East St Ipswich QLD 4305 Design by YH Creations PO Box 390 Booval QLD 4304 admin@aussieangels.com.au www.aussieangels.com.au facebook.com/Aussie-Angels-Nursing-Services-105821385182261 www.aussieangels.com.au
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Support Care Angels Support Care Angels was established and built out of the need for personalised care for clients and their homes in North Brisbane and surrounding suburbs. The NDIS provider offers community support outings, meal preparation, after-school Personal training: A healthy lifestyle is services for a wide range of clients with care, shopping trips and companionship. important for Support Care Angels clients disability and aged-care. Cleaning: Support Care Angels chooses and that's why they have incorporated a and trains its staff to clean homes, personal training service available to any Its caring staff provide social support and including the kitchen, living room, clients who request it. The personal trainer community-access activities, including bedrooms, bathroom and outdoor space, is qualified in what she does and has great making healthy home-cooked meals, so NDIS participants can relax knowing the experience working with clients of all ages. help with showering, shopping, medical job is done well. Art therapy: Art therapy classes are held visits, other errands and appointments Cooking & showering: Support Care every Thursday from 9-11am at Purple and home care, such as general cleaning, Angels will send reliable, skilled and Dream House. Supplies, snacks and tea are ironing, and mowing. friendly staff to help with cooking healthy provided and a different medium is selected meals, showering, preparing tea and snacks every week. One of the highlights of Support Care Angels and general company. is its respite home Purple Dream House, a Washing and ironing: Don’t let the dirty Support Care Angels is proud of its fantastic place to have loved ones looked washing and wrinkled ironing build up - qualified, experienced and attentive staff - after by qualified carers. leave it with the trained staff so you can female and male carers who are passionate stop worrying. in what they do. Purple Dream House caters for clients from Appointments: When you need someone low to medium care and is open for 24-hour reliable to take you to your doctor or bank With an extensive team on board, Support stays, seven days a week and for emergency appointments etc, or any errands you have to Care Angels has all of their clients covered. accommodation when needed. attend, staff will pick you up and drop you off Find out more about Support Care Angels when it's all done. and how they can help you. As well as respite accommodation, Support PLATINUM Care Angels offer a huge array of services including: CONTACT DETAILS Support Care Angels Daily living assistance: Community Website: www.supportcareangels.com support services are offered for a wide Phone: (07) 3162 6512 range of clients of all ages, from assistance Email: enquiries@supportcareangels.net with daily living, personal care, assistance Address: 147 Dorville Road, Carseldine, with social and community participation, Queensland, 4034 16 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
Is turning over in bed difficult for you? YOUR TRAVEL. YOUR CHOICE. YOUR FUTURE. Designing unique, tailored and seamless travel experiences for people with disabilities Ask about our ‘new’ design wondersheet +PLUS when mobility matters R OUR SERVICES YOUR BENEFITS We design travel experiences Enjoy having ultimate choice, that are tailored to your needs control and flexibility over your and the goals of your NDIS travel plans. wondersheet plan. R Travel to destinations you hadn't We book all elements for your considered and not usually holiday with a trusted group of covered by disability tour when mobility matters suppliers. operators. We work with your current Access expert advice on travel Try this unique style of fitted sheet support team to assess the level experiences for your specific of care required while on disability requirements, such as holiday and seamlessly arrange accessible tours, activities, that can make turning over in bed so much easier. all support requirements. transfers, restaurants and more. We pay all the suppliers, so you Feel confident accessing support Come and see for yourself. We’re on stand 192 don't have to. workers/services wherever you go. www.thewondersheet.com.au AW7122067 07-55 911 629 HERE IS HOW TO CONTACT US 1300 200 789 info@supportedtravelx.com.au supportedtravelx.com.au Supporting you to live your life, your way every day! Support workers who are professional and caring in Cairns and Mount Isa. • Household Tasks • Personal Care/Support • Social/Community Participation • Development of Daily Living & Life Skills • Support Coordination • 24 Hour Live in Care • Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance • Assistance with Daily Life Tasks in a Group Home • Social & Community Based Programs info@abilifly.com.au 07 4031 2240 www.abilifly.com.au FOLLOW US ON Come and say hi to us at site 93 at the expo!
Direct Care SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Australia Direct Care Australia originated in Adelaide around 25 years ago and has a solid reputation for delivering best practice aged care and disability support. The organisation brings an abundance of the needs of culturally and linguistically Support Coordination - Direct Care has passion and knowledge of the disability sector diverse communities and therefore does experienced NDIS support coordinators to participants through its bases in Adelaide, its best to provide individuals with a nurse and will work with individuals to ensure South Australia, and the Gold Coast in or support worker who can understand they get the most out of their NDIS plan to Queensland and even into New South Wales. and appreciate different cultural needs. achieve their individual goals. The Direct Care Australia team is highly flexible • 24/7 Supported Independent Living - Direct and offers care and support services 24-hours a FLEXIBILITY Care live-in home assistance is available 24 day, seven days a week including weekends and • Services can often be arranged within 24 hours a day, seven days a week. public holidays. As well as being an approved hours and the organisation’s flexibility • Complex & high-intensity support - Direct Home Care Package Provider offering a wide means they can support clients on an Care Australia provides support to those variety of services for elderly people, Direct emergency or one-off basis. with permanent disabilities who require Care Australia also offers several NDIS services. • If you’d like a service “holiday”, Direct Care long-term, complex and high-intensity care. The organisation works collaboratively with Australia is also flexible enough to put • Overnight – Active and passive support - The many healthcare and community care service your services on hold until you are ready team can provide personal support to help providers including disability and aged care to continue. you stay safe and comfortable, assist you providers, local councils and residential care • If you travel within Australia, your services with getting in and out of bed, repositioning, providers etc to ensure people get responsive can follow you at no extra cost. Staff will medication and pain management and and targeted support. Their customers are arrange for the organisation’s local teams anything else you may require. their number one priority and Direct Care to seamlessly continue services. • Personal care - Everyday personal care is Australia takes the time to understand • All services are conveniently made to be essential to independent living at home. each and every participants’ needs and flexible and they can be provided for either • Companionship - Whether it’s learning preferences. As your needs change, the team a couple of hours, short term or on an new skills, living independently, socialising will work with you to ensure you receive the ongoing basis. and making new friends, finding a job you services and quality care you require. love or exploring interests and trying new KEY SERVICES: things, the team works with you to make HIGHLY PASSIONATE & SKILLED TEAM Direct Care Australia offers an amazing list your possibilities a reality. • The Direct Care Australia team is big- of services and is audited and fully compliant • Domestic Support - Direct Care Australia hearted, passionate, knowledgeable and with both Aged Care Quality Standards and the believes that domestic support is more skilled. They are dedicated to helping National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) than just washing and cleaning, we take the people remain independent and to Quality and Safety Standards: time to understand individual needs and maintain and build on their physical, • NEW Gold Coast Wellness Hub - A new wants to assist in not just basic tasks. The emotional and intellectual capacity to be wellness hub is opening on the Gold Coast company trains its staff to go the extra step able to continue to do what matters – live soon which will provide a range of tailored and ensure individuals are satisfied. well and achieve their goals. services that will improve the quality of life • Transport - The team can help with • Direct Care staff undertake ongoing for elderly and special needs participants. transportation services, assisting training and professional development • Plan management - The friendly Direct individuals to travel safely from their home to ensure the highest quality of care so Care Australia plan managers help with to locations such as medical appointments, participants and their carers can trust financial and plan administration tasks shopping centres, libraries or the park, as that they are thoroughly referenced and • Support Coordination and Specialist well as community events and activities. criminal record checked and always carry PLATINUM photographic identification. CONTACT DETAILS • They like to keep things real! Staff encourage people to maintain their independence, to Direct Care Australia build confidence in everyday activities and to Website: www.directcare.com.au stay connected with friends, loved ones and Phone: 1300 122 730 the community by setting goals that are right Email: enquiries@directcare.com.au for them. Address: 3/34 Scarborough Street, • The Direct Care workforce is sensitive to Southport QLD 4215 18 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
Helping all Australians to eat well Developed by dietitians and prepared by chefs, Lite n’ Easy offers more than just a weight loss solution. We also offer delicious, nutritious meals, designed to promote healthy eating, well-being and a better quality of life for all Australians. • Plenty of variety and choice with over 235 meals designed for weight loss or healthy convenience. • Flexible options, home delivered. • No lock in contracts. • Participants only pay 30% of the cost of their meals with NDIS funding. • A full 7-day meal plan including breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks could cost as little as $2.50 per meal for approved NDIS participants. For more information or to get a quote for NDIS approval, please call us on 13 15 12 or email your details including state, suburb and best contact number to NDIS@liteneasy.com.au REGISTERED NDIS PROVIDER liteneasy.com.au | 13 15 12
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Greenleaf Care Group Greenleaf Care Group have been proud supporters of the disability sector since 2016. The registered NDIS provider is young and services across existing locations and new service offers NDIS participants support dynamic and a values-based organisation, locations. and assistance to engage with their committed to supporting a better life for community. This can include social and people with disabilities. Respite (STA) & Medium Term Accommodation recreational activities, either individually (MTA): Short Term Accommodation services, or in a group. Greenleaf Disability Services Greenleaf Disability Service is dedicated to or respite services, are planned short term, social, community and home care service providing full-time Supported Independent time limited breaks for NDIS participants to also incorporates additional support to Living solutions, short and medium term have time away from the family home. help participants to attend centre-based accommodation, and NDIS support. programs to develop skills to help them It helps the ongoing relationships of family access and engage with the community Engaging with corporate social responsibility members and other unpaid carers of NDIS independently. These services also help with programs is the uncompromised standard participants – with the intention that families personal care and domestic assistance, such for the organisation – the team believes the and/or carers resume care at the end of the as shopping, cooking, cleaning, recreation and company’s responsibilities extend beyond the respite period. transportation. day-to-day activities in the home. Short Term Accommodation services are Case management: If a person with disability Greenleaf Disability Services staff are provided in a “respite” house where the NDIS would like to join the NDIS, they will need passionate, innovative, and dedicated to participant stays overnight or longer. Respite can to meet the program’s access requirements. supporting people with a disability so that they also be an opportunity for carers to get a well- Greenleaf Disability Service provides help can lead an independent life. deserved break so that they’re refreshed and to undertake and complete the application re-energised when reunited with their client. process and gather together information and Greenleaf can support you through your entire evidence to position the application in the NDIS journey. Its services cover a variety of Support coordination: Once a participant’s best possible light for approval. This service is needs within the disability sector: NDIS plan is approved, Greenleaf Disability entirely complimentary. Services support coordination program then Supported Independent Living (SIL): helps the participant to implement the plan to The above services are available on the Gold Supported Independent Living through achieve their unique and desired goals. Coast, Goulbourn and the ACT. Greenleaf Accommodation services division is one of the core services that Greenleaf Social, community and home care: This The provider also offers plan management. Disability Service provides. PLATINUM It has several houses around Canberra, as well CONTACT DETAILS as in Goulburn and the Gold Coast and staff Greenleaf Care Group support a broad range of participants, including Website: www.glds.com.au those with psychosocial disabilities, intellectual Phone: 1800 800 777 disabilities and coexisting conditions. Email: admin@glds.com.au Address: Suite 6, 44 Townshend Street More houses are being added to the business’s Phillip, ACT 2606 20 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
Access Lifecare is an independent social work agency founded Why choose us? We provide: to provide clinical social work and NDIS services to vulnerable • Allied Health Professionals • Supported Independent people with disabilities, from age seventeen to end of life. We Living • Person Centered Support provide services across Queensland, New South Wales and ACT. • Social and Community • Case Management for Participation As a registered NDIS organization we support individuals Participants • Short Term with all disabilities and have specialized expertise in psycho- • Culturally Sensitive Services Accommodation social and neuro-degenerative disabilities. Using a person- • Tailored Support and Care centered approach, we work closely with individuals, their • High Intensity Personal Plans Care families, carers’ and guardians to assist them in developing an individualized support plan, based on their goals, aspirations • 24/7 On Call Support • Travel and Transport and unique circumstances. • Least Restrictive Practice • In Home support Caring for www.accesslifecare.org.au We can assist you emailus@accesslifecare.org.au in a wide range of your life 0416 229 050 NDIS services. Find us on Facebook
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT DFM Financial Group DFM Financial Group offers NDIS Plan Management and are dedicated to helping participants manage and maximise their NDIS Plan. intricacies and ongoing responsibilities of being an NDIS participant don’t get in the way of living the best life. Starting and managing an NDIS plan can representative of the participant their plans, delivered while DFM Financial looks after be worrying and confusing, but DFM goals and requirements, show them how the your accounts. Financial has made it their mission to offer onboarding process works and the steps individualised support, so the initial involved. They take time to understand every DFM Financial has consultants in Burleigh participant and provide on-going support. Heads, Kempsey, Coffs Harbour and What sets DFM Financial apart: Freedom Woolgoolga, as well as a dedicated, online from provider restrictions. Being plan managed BENEFITS and phone-based team to cater for those who releases a participant of the provider restrictions • Freedom From Provider Restrictions: cannot get to one of their offices. that are imposed by being agency managed Being Plan Managed releases you of the and offers more price flexibility, without the provider restrictions that are imposed by THE APPROACH additional time commitment of paying invoices being agency managed and offers more At DFM Financial, they have NDIS consultants that comes with self-management. price flexibility, without the additional time to personally review your NDIS Plan and Choice and control: A plan managed commitment of paying invoices that comes outline how DFM Financial can assist you. As participant can choose the services they use, with Self-Management. part of their service they will discuss with you the providers they engage and how much of • Choice & Control: As a plan managed the Service Agreement and provide quarterly the budget is allocated for them. Participants participant, YOU choose the services statements, keeping you in control of your NDIS maintain total control over when and how you use, the providers you engage, and budget. DFM Financial do not provide direct those services are delivered while DFM how much of your budget you allocate care services, so they are independent of all Financial looks after the accounts. for them. You maintain total control other service providers and this means they are If Improved Life Choices included in a plan, over when and how those services are dedicated to managing your NDIS Plan. the NDIS will cover all of DFM Financial’s fees. This includes the initial one-off cost of getting a plan set up in their system and their CONTACT DETAILS monthly fee, which the NDIS pays so that DFM DFM Financial Group Financial can support you. Website: www.dfmgroup.com.au GOLD Phone: (02) 6652 6977 DFM Financial takes pride in taking its Email: info@dfmgroup.com.au time with new clients and those new to the Address: 182 Pacific Highway, NDIS. They discuss with the participant/ Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 22 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT BodySmart Health+ BodySmart Health+ offers a wide variety of allied health services - for expert knowledge and support to get clients moving and improve their quality of life. We are excited to partner with BodySmart At BodySmart Health+ we recognise that BodySmart can help with a variety of Health Health+, one of Queensland’s most recognised everybody’s health and wellbeing is unique and conditions including: Autism, amputation, and leading physical therapy practices personal. Some of us are high energy sprinters, Muscular Dystrophy, chromosomal disorders, specialising in NDIS support. With clinics in others slow and steady achievers; some like to brain injury, stroke, spinal disorders, Brisbane (Paddington), Beenleigh, Caboolture, focus and work towards their goals in private, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cleveland, Deception Bay, Ipswich, Redcliffe, others love to turn therapy & exercise into a Motor Neuron Diseases, blindness, deafness, Sandgate, Sunnybank Hills and Zillmere, social occasion. intellectual disabilities, Down Syndrome and BodySmart Health+ is conveniently located to genetic conditions. support clients and help them live their life to The expert team understands where you want the fullest. to get to, and they know how to get you there. BodySmart clinicians are experienced in designing personalised solutions that meet Proudly supporting clients via a Health conditions bring many challenges clients’ varied and unique needs. comprehensive range of science-proven and can impact everything from the ability to therapies, BodySmart Health+ is your answer perform daily activities, to one’s confidence The team understands that ability and the when it comes to a comprehensive offering of and independence. effect that symptoms have on day-to-day life therapies, including NDIS support, exercise will be different for every person. science, physiotherapy, clinical Pilates and BodySmart provides comprehensive support physical therapy along with workplace and assistance to improve function, movement The BodySmart team are passionate about rehabilitation. skills, mobility, and balance. what they do, and you will find all of the staff to be open and welcoming. As the team watches As a registered NDIS provider, BodySmart Their programs also reduce the risk of their clients grow, learn, and improve, they Health+ can support your NDIS plan with accidents such as trips and falls. become like family to the BodySmart team. a comprehensive range of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, health, wellness, CONTACT DETAILS exercise, and dietary services. The expert team can also offer broader support, assessments, BodySmart Health+ and recommendations to achieve your goals Website: www.bodysmarthealth.com.au GOLD for movement, independence, health and Phone: 1300 630 204 wellbeing, community participation, and Email: info@bodysmarthealth.com.au improving quality of life. Address: 82 King Street, Caboolture QLD 4510 24 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT HospEquip Over the past 20 years, HospEquip has established itself as the “go-to” company when clients need friendly, expert advice they can trust. HospEquip stocks a varied selection of low profile, adjustable … the range is amazing and kitchen aids for clever and discreet products from electric beds and pressure care and the brands extensive. solutions to overcome common problems at mattresses or cushions, to wheelchairs, safe Wheelchairs: A huge range of both manual mealtimes. patient handling equipment and specialised and powered wheelchairs and accessories Oxygen Concentrators: Whether you need postural seating and have expanded the from paediatric size to bariatric to suit all an Oxygen concentrator for at home, or a company around the nation to be better able participants. portable one to take out and about with you to provide services to participants, providers Specialist seating and mobility: Whether it HospEquip can help. and medical professionals. HospEquip is an be scripted wheelchairs, backrests, specialist Ramps: Check out their personal portable NDIS-registered provider, as well as Allianz cushions or head supports - chances are ramps or consider a customised “Excellent contracted supplier for DVA equipment, HospEquip will have the brand you prefer. Ramps” system specifically designed to fit your with offices in Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Walking Aids: Crutches, walking tutors and space and requirements. Brendale in Queensland and Belrose in New rollators to suit every circumstance - check Scooters: An extensive range of scooters in South Wales. HospEquip’s wide selection allows out the wide range. various colours. the team to supply a product that can meet a Bariatric Products: Most of their product Symmetrikit: HospEquip offers the Symmetrikit participant’s individualised support needs. ranges have specific Bariatric options, modular sleep positioning system which helps including their bathroom range and lifting aids. prevent and correct postural issues. All branches have showrooms for participants to Carts, Trolleys and Organisers: Medical try out some of the options to buy or hire. So, if Grade Stainless Steel equipment trolleys and HosEquip wants to make sure that its clients you have been searching for specialised Assistive a range of PPE Organisers in different sizes and clinicians feel confident with how to use Technology, look no further than HospEquip! You and configurations. the equipment properly and to make sure that will be blown away by the range - Here’s a taste Daily Living Products: From adaptive they are maximising the benefits available of the products they offer: appliances to bathroom and dressing and through using all the possible features. With kitchen/dining - HospEquip can make your this in mind, the team is always willing to Beds and Accessories: Beds of every shape life easier. provide further training on its products. This and size from hospital and ICU beds to Examination Couches: Check out the range can take place at HospEquip premises, or Community Beds and even specialised rotating of specialised examination couches. if necessary, on-site at the client or facility. or turning beds, as well as rails and other Falls Prevention: Monitors, non-slip mats HospEquip started back in 1999 after numerous general bedroom furniture - you’ll find an and bed mats - check out the list of safety queries about bed repairs. Realising a gap in the extensive range with HospEquip! products. market, HospEquip was born in 1999 first under Mattresses (pressure care): We all know Hire Equipment: Their range of hire the name Hospital Equipment Repair Company the importance of a good mattress. Air, foam, equipment from beds and bed rails to over (HERC) and soon became a national business hybrid - you name it, HospEquip will have THE toilet aids and scooters – offers you a perfect rebranded as HospEquip in 2010. At the same perfect mattress for all participants and all alternative if you just need assistance for a time HospEquip purchased leading hospital circumstances covered. limited period of time. bed manufacturer, Jackson Shands & Co and Bathroom and Shower products: We’re not Hygiene: Bedpans, urine bottles, kidney trays, expanded its operation into the eastern states. just talking shower chairs here, but mobile … the product list is endless. commodes, transfer benches, bath boards and Ornamin: A range of specialised kitchen and You will be amazed at what HospEquip can the rest too. dining items from mugs and plates to cutlery help you with. Patient handling: Hoists, slings, slide sheets, and various transfer aids - HospEquip has got CONTACT DETAILS the lot! Chairs & Seating: If you are after a new lift HospEquip recliner for the lounge, a specialist dining chair Website: www.hospequip.com.au GOLD with footstool, or more specialised postural Phone: (07) 3492 0947 seating you’ll find them all here. Email: qldadmin@hospequip.com.au Cushions: Basic wedge and foam cushions, Address: 2/33 Doherty Street, intelligent air, pressure care for wheelchairs, Brendale, QLD 4500 26 BRISBANE DISABILITY CONNECTION EXPO 2022 www.dacexpo.com.au/bris
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